How long will my face be swollen after buccal fat pad removal?

Youth patients with square face and saggy cheeks could benefit from both buccal fat removal and cheekbone enhancement respectively.  Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that removes the chubby cheeks to achieve a more defined V shape facial look in patient candidates...

Patients may present with facial asymmetry post buccal fat removal, specially if they had a complication with the procedure (e.g. infection / abscess). Most of the asymmetry is usually secondary to residual swelling, which very commonly more intense in one side of the face.  Healing process...

Thank you for your question. I recommend you make an appointment to see a plastic surgeon so they may evaluate your complaint. I imagine they will be able to easily removed the offending suture. Best of luck. 

Bulge around the corners of the mouth is generally secondary to the junction of the muscles that animate the mouth ( modulus) and also a bit of excess of skin and sometimes a bit of excess of subcutaneous fat ( fat under the skin, NO residual buccal fat removal). Depending on the physical f...

Once the buccal fat pads are removed from the cheeks, they won't reappear even if a woman gets pregnant,. However, the face fat surrounding the area where the buccal fat pads could increase with pregnancy, thus masking the result of buccal fat removal. 

Hi there, Thank you for submitting your photographs. Based on your photos, you may be a suitable candidate for a buccal fat removal procedure and having improvements regarding your issue. I would highly recommend you consult with a Board-certified plastic surgeon for best result. Best...